The Schaeffler Group, a global automotive and industrial supplier based in Germany, has been shaping the economic landscape in Wooster since it opened a plant there in the 1970s. Schaeffler announced it will expand its plant by 91,000 square feet and add 250 jobs.

Over the past few years, some of the world’s most recognizable fashion, lifestyle and home-goods brands have opened operations in central Ohio. The region’s logistics infrastructure and proximity to markets make it an ideal location for corporate offices, back-office operations, and fulfillment and distribution centers.